Fire Operations Group

Accidental fires can destroy habitats and erode the landscape.

The Fire Operations Group was formed in 1996 after a serious moorland blaze. It brings together a partnership of six fire services, national park rangers, National Trust wardens, water companies, major landowners and gamekeepers to draw up fire plans, oversee specialist fire-fighting equipment, raise awareness of moorland fires and the consequences and train for emergencies.

Sadly, since this video was taken, Sean Prendergast passed away after a short illness

The Fire Operations Group:

carries out regular training exercises

monitors conditions on the ground in dry weather

setting up fire watches when necessary to give early notice of any moorland fires

publicises the risk of moorland fires with posters at moorland access points to advise and inform the public

Where the risk of fires is exceptional, access to moorland is suspended. This is determined by the Fire Severity Index which is compiled by the Met Office and managed by Natural England.